Explore topic-wise MCQs in Energy Engineering.

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1.

In a furnace employing forced draught compared to induced draught __________

A. the fan operates hot and hence blades are liable to corrosion and erosion
B. positive pressure exists in the furnace
C. air is sucked in, so air leaks are more and hence furnace efficiency is reduced
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
2.

Natural draught produced by a chimney depends upon __________

A. density of chimney gases
B. height of chimney
C. both ‘density of chimney gases’ and ‘height of chimney’
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
3.

Stack heat losses can be minimised by __________

A. using low c.v. fuels
B. controlling the excess air
C. oxygen enrichment of combustion air
D. maintaining proper draft in the furnace
Answer» C. oxygen enrichment of combustion air
4.

The draught or pressure difference for a chimney of height of H metres is given by?a) Δp = gH(ρa-ρg)b) Δp = gH(ρg-ρ

A. Δp = gH(ρa-ρg)
B. Δp = gH(ρg-ρa)
C. Δp = gHρg
D. Δp = gH(ρa+ρg)
Answer» B. Δp = gH(ρg-ρa)
5.

WHICH_IS_MOST_PREFERRED_TYPE_OF_DRAUGHT_SYSTEM??$

A. Chimney draught
B. Fan draught
C. Force draught
D. Balanced draught
Answer» E.
6.

HOW_CAN_EXHAUST_GAS_BE_RECOVERED_IN_THE_INDUCED_DRAUGHT??$

A. By installing the forced draught fan at the starting point
B. By extending the chimney’s height
C. By inletting high amount of air from multiple air ducts
D. By installing air preheater and economizer along the gas path
Answer» E.
7.

Which type of draught system is used in the locomotives?$

A. Natural draught system
B. Balanced draught system
C. Forced draught system
D. Induced Steam draught system
Answer» E.
8.

How pressure in the furnace is maintained below atmospheric pressure in balanced draught system?$

A. By forced draught fan
B. By induced fan
C. Depends on the height of chimney
D. By installing Natural draught
Answer» C. Depends on the height of chimney
9.

Which draught system is used as conjunction with chimney draught?

A. Forced steam draught
B. Forced draught
C. Induced draught
D. Balanced draught
Answer» B. Forced draught
10.

Which draught system is also known as turbine draught?

A. Forced steam draught
B. Induced steam draught
C. Natural draught
D. Fan draught
Answer» B. Induced steam draught
11.

Where is blower installed in induced draught system?

A. Near the boiler
B. Base of the chimney
C. Above the boiler
D. Between economizer and air preheater
Answer» C. Above the boiler
12.

What is installed to transfer air into furnace in forced draught system?

A. Air blower
B. Tuyeres
C. Draft gauges
D. Cyclone separator
Answer» B. Tuyeres
13.

Artificial draught is also called as _______

A. Force draught
B. Induced draught
C. Balanced draught
D. Mechanical draught
Answer» E.
14.

When is artificial draught preferred?

A. When quick evacuation of flue gases is required
B. When we choose large power plant systems
C. When draught produced by chimney is not sufficient
D. When there are many components inside the boiler
Answer» D. When there are many components inside the boiler
15.

Which of the following given below as the affect on amount natural draught?

A. Boiler operation
B. Size of the furnace
C. Grade of the fuel
D. Dust content in the fuel is used
Answer» B. Size of the furnace
16.

By what is natural draught produced?

A. Air duct
B. Chimney
C. Locomotive exhaust
D. Air blower
Answer» C. Locomotive exhaust
17.

Which is the correct formula of total draught loss?

A. H<sub>t</sub> = H<sub>v</sub> + H<sub>b</sub> + H<sub>c</sub> + H<sub>cd</sub>
B. H<sub>t</sub> = H<sub>v</sub> + H<sub>b</sub> – H<sub>c</sub> + H<sub>cd</sub>
C. H<sub>t</sub> = H<sub>v</sub> – H<sub>b</sub> + H<sub>c</sub> + H<sub>cd</sub>
D. H<sub>t</sub> = H<sub>v</sub> – H<sub>b</sub> – H<sub>c</sub> – H<sub>cd</sub>
Answer» B. H<sub>t</sub> = H<sub>v</sub> + H<sub>b</sub> ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® H<sub>c</sub> + H<sub>cd</sub>
18.

Why boiler draught is most essential part of the thermal plants?

A. Serves combustion by supplying ample amount of air
B. Helps in maintaining air ventilation
C. Required to maintain constant air flow
D. Stabilizes the boiler system
Answer» D. Stabilizes the boiler system